Thursday, July 27, 2006

Dr Pepper And Earvin 'Magic' Johnson Announce 23 Finalists In Nationwide 'Pepper Your Community' Volunteer Contest

Dr Pepper And Earvin 'Magic' Johnson Announce 23 Finalists In Nationwide 'Pepper Your Community' Volunteer Contest: "Hometown heroes hail from small towns and big cities, and come from all walks of life. They freely donate their most precious assets, time and energy, to make the world a better place. As of today, 23 hometown heroes have been selected as finalists in the Dr Pepper 'Pepper Your Community' contest. Each finalist is guaranteed a donation in their honor to their local charity of choice, and America can now vote and select two grand-prize winners who will receive $23,000 for their local charity of choice."

Wednesday, July 19, 2006

Convio and Easter Seals Partner to Create New Job Opportunities in Web Publishing for People With Disabilities | Convio

Convio and Easter Seals Partner to Create New Job Opportunities in Web Publishing for People With Disabilities | Convio: "Convio and Easter Seals Partner to Create New Job Opportunities in Web Publishing for People With Disabilities
Pilot Program Provides New Accessibility Tools and Training for Web Site Administrators; Boon to Nation's Untapped Workforce and Employers

AUSTIN, TEXAS (July 19, 2006) As the nation's employers face a growing need for workers with Web-related job skills, Convio, Inc. and Easter Seals today announced a first-time program in the nonprofit sector which provides new Internet accessibility technology, job training and employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

Convio is the leading provider of on-demand software and services that help nonprofits use the Internet to build strong constituent relationships for driving fundraising, awareness and enduring support. Easter Seals provides services to 1.3 million children and adults with disabilities annually and is recognized nationally as a leader in job training and employment services, workforce development and assistive technology. Convio has worked with Easter Seals since 2002 to help the organization with online fundraising, and also has partnered with the group on a series projects designed to help make the Web more accessible to people with disabilities."

Thursday, July 06, 2006

New Convio Internet Tools Earn A+ for Higher Education, Help Universities Strengthen Communications and Fundraising Programs

New Convio Internet Tools Earn A+ for Higher Education, Help Universities Strengthen Communications and Fundraising Programs: "New Convio Internet Tools Earn A+ for Higher Education, Help Universities Strengthen Communications and Fundraising Programs
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 6, 2006--

Market-Leading Fundraising Solution Allows Schools to Better Understand Alumni and Donors' Brand Affinities; Enables More Targeted, Coordinated Online Communications


At a time when universities and colleges face increasingly challenging, complex fundraising environments, Convio, Inc. today announced new tools which help schools use the Internet to more effectively communicate with alumni and donors while driving increased giving. Convio's market-leading on-demand solution now makes it possible for universities, colleges, alumni groups and related organizations to leverage the efficiencies of the Internet for conducting sophisticated marketing and fundraising campaigns which utilize a higher education institution's multiple brands.

Convio is the leading provider of online constituent relationship management (eCRM) solutions for nonprofits and institutions of higher education. The company's on-demand software and services help organizations use the Internet for building strong constituent relationships that drive fundraising, awareness and enduring support. Convio's tools for online fundraising,"